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First  Edition,  September  1915 
Second  Edition,  February  1916 


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THE^GARDEN^CITY'^  COMPANY^OF 

C7\L1F0RNIA^  i  s  •  an  •  or^anizadrion  •  of 
certain  •  members  of  this  •  Association 
who  are  ■  actively  ^  engaged  *  i  n  -  practicing 
some  •  of '  the  -  larger  •  aims  -  of  -  the 
Association ; namely  -  the  -desi^nin^^^ 
and  •  building,- of  *  beautiful  *  homes -and 
gardens,  the -consistent  •  architectural 
development »  of  *  real-estate-  sub*^ 
divisions,‘and‘the-laying-out’oh5uch 
subdivisions-and  •  town-5ite5^^^2X53^s)i^ 


Those ‘interested  -  in  THE*  GARDEN*  f 
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Buildin  g  ‘  Los'Angeles  *, California*^ 

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THE  ORIGIN  OF  GARDEN  CITY 

The  name  “Garden  City”  is  one  that  is  familiar  to  many 
and  suggestive  to  all.  It  represents  an  ideal  that  has  come 
down  the  centuries  thru  the  minds,  not  only  of  those  great 
intellects  who  have  outlined  in  imagination  the  inevitable 
destiny  of  man,  but,  also,  of  those  more  lowly,  who,  in  their 
walks  amidst  the  incompleteness  of  their  own  town,  have  said 
to  themselves,  “This  could  be  better.” 

For  who  has  not  dreamed  of  an  ideal  city,  a  city  that 
would  not  change,  but  would  endure  forever  because  it  would 
be  completely  satisfying,  the  highest  embodiment  of  the 
aesthetic  as  well  as  of  the  utilitarian.^  We  all  have,  from  the 
man  “who  saw  the  city  descending  out  of  Heaven  from  God” 
to  Sir  Thomas  More  and  his  “Utopia,”  from  Saint  Augustine 
to  Campanella,  from  the  idealist  of  yesterday  to  the  city 
founder  of  today;  all  have  had  the  vision  of  an  ideal  city,  a 
city  amidst  gardens,  the  Garden  City, 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  name  “Garden  City”  is,  in  fact,  as  romantic  as  it 
sounds.  Of  course  it  was  first  used  by  a  dreamer,  a  stenog¬ 
rapher  in  smoky  London  who  was  urged  by  the  acrid  smell 
of  the  London  fog  and  the  ghastly  anemic  faces  of  the  London 
poor  to  think  of  the  glory  of  living  in  a  city  of  sunshine  and 
gardens.  For  years  he  thought,  schemed  and  investigated  the 
feasibility  of  such  a  city,  but  not  until  middle  age  had  over¬ 
taken  him  did  he  embody  his  results  in  a  book,  “Tomorrow; 
A  Peaceful  Path  to  Real  Reform.” 

The  book  ran  thru  its  first  and  succeeding  editions  like 
fire  thru  dry  grass.  People  became  enthusiastic.  His  scheme 
crystallized  in  the  simplest  and  most  consistent  form  the 
ideas  which  were  current  in  the  minds  of  English  legislators, 
of  philanthropists,  and  of  all  those  hig'h-minded  men  and 
women  who  were  desirous  of  bettering  the  condition  of  human¬ 
ity.  This  enthusiasm  resulted  in  the  formation  of  an  associa¬ 
tion;  soon  land  was  bought  outside  of  London  and  the  first 
Garden  City  was  founded.  That  was  in  1904.  Now  the  city 
is  an  assured  success,  with  a  population  approximating  ten 
thousand,  with  many  manufacturing  establishments,  and, 
best  of  all,  beautiful  homes  with  beautiful  surroundings. 

Already,  as  the  first  fruit  of  the  foundation  of  the  original 
city,  there  are  in  England  more  than  forty  garden  suburbs 
and  industrial  garden  villages  in  the  course  of  development. 
Private  employers  are  setting  the  state  a  good  example. 
Bourneville,  Earswick,  Woodlands  and  Port  Sunlight,  wonder¬ 
fully  beautiful  towns,  are  examples  of  what  is  being  done.  In 
addition,  numerous  co-partnership  societies  have  developed 
admirable  suburbs.  In  Australia  and  India  great  capitals 
have  been  started  along  similar  lines.  A  world-wide  competi¬ 
tion  for  the  plan  of  the  former  was  won  by  an  American. 

In  this  country  there  have  already  been  some  successful 
suburban  and  town  developments.  Forest  Hills,  New  York, 
is  a  noteworthy  instance  of  the  utility,  beauty,  and,  in  a  word, 
the  far-seeing  wisdom  of  the  Garden  City  movement. 

One  may  wonder  why  Germany  has  not  been  mentioned. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Surely  a  people  who  have  applied  such  thoroughness,  such 
efficiency,  such  determination  to  have  the  best,  to  the  other 
features  of  their  social  life,  have  not  overlooked  town-planning. 
The  German  people,  indeed,  have  realized,  as  have  no  other 
people,  that  they  must  bring  as  much  joy,  comfort,  and  beauty 
into  this  life  as  possible.  Accordingly  they  have  for  many  years 
devoted  a  great  share  of  their  energies  to  the  remaking  of  their 
existing  towns,  and  to  providing  that  further  development  shall 
truly  make  their  towns  and  cities  all  that  is  expressed  by 
‘‘Garden  Cities.” 

Here  in  the  United  States,  where  the  population  is  in¬ 
creasing  so  rapidly,  something  should  be  done  and  will  be  done 
to  insure  to  the  future  population  homes  in  Garden  Cities 
worthy  of  this  Garden  Land. 


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THE  STOCK  PLAN 


It  may  be  a  surprise  to  the  reader  to  learn  that  the 
largest  field  of  architecture  is  rarely,  if  ever,  invaded  by  the 
architect. 

As  the  reader  journeys  to  and  fro  he  must  realize  that 
the  thousands  of  houses  which  he  passes  are  not  the  work 
of  the  architect’s  trained  mind.  They  were  built  in  all  proba¬ 
bility  from  stock  plans  or  from  no  plans  at  all  by  speculative 
builders.  These  men  think  not  of  the  comfort  and  welfare 
of  the  future  owners  of  their  buildings,  but  chiefly  of  how  they 
may  make  a  little  more  money.  This  has  not  been  the  case 
with  all,  of  course,  but  the  great  majority  have  skimped 
materials,  built  poorly,  and  have  used  designs  both  inefficient 
and  of  no  artistic  merit. 

These  designs,  generally  stock  plans,  are  the  work  of 
underpaid  and,  naturally,  the  most  inefficient  draughtsmen. 
This  is  a  necessity;  since  the  speculative  builder  will  pay  so 
little  for  his  plans,  the  cheapest  men  must  be  hired  to  insure 
even  the  smallest  profit.  Often,  indeed,  the  plans  are  the 
product  of  ordinary  carpenters  and  men  without  training, 
lacking  the  most  elementary  artistic  intuitions.  That  this 
should  not  be  the  case  is  evident.  In  a  country  noted  for  the 
healthfulness,  comfort,  and  beauty  of  its  best  domestic  archi¬ 
tecture,  it  is  deplorable  that  the  average  American  should 
be  dependent  for  his  home  upon  speculative  builders  who 
build  from  such  plans. 

People,  more  or  less  accustomed  to  the  inefficiency  and 
lack  of  artistic  merit  of  their  own  homes,  if  not  of  their  neigh¬ 
bors’,  should  realize  how  much  more  charm,  utility  and, 
therefore,  value  their  dwellings  would  possess  had  they  been 
built  from  the  plans  of  certified  architects.  These  architects 
are  men  of  broad  education,  with  trained  minds,  who  have 
devoted  their  lives  to  the  solution  of  the  problems  of  the 
modern  house  and  have  searched  the  world  over  for  methods 
of  making  it  more  efficient  and  beautiful. 


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It  is  obvious,  however,  that  the  stock  plan  is  a  necessity 
and  is  an  economical  method  of  supplying  designs.  The  trouble 
is  that  the  stock  plan,  almost  invariably  designed,  as  we 
have  shown,  by  incompetent  men,  is  a  thing  of  poor  quality. 
However,  designed  by  capable  architects,  it  would  be  en¬ 
tirely  praiseworthy. 

The  problem,  then,  is  to  bring  this  about,  so  that  there 
may  be  disseminated  over  the  country  stock  plans  of  the 
highest  order  for  the  use  of  the  speculative  builder  and  individ¬ 
uals  who  cannot  afford  to  employ  architects. 

This,  then,  is  the  purpose  of  the  Garden  City  Company 
of  California.  The  company,  composed  of  two  certified  archi¬ 
tects,  an  architectural  and  civil  engineer,  and  a  landscape 
architect,  presents  these  plans  to  the  public  with  the  belief 
that  they  are  efficient  in  arrangement,  sincere  in  expression, 
and  economical  of  material,  all  of  which  qualities  are  essential 
in  a  perfect  home.  By  selling  these  plans,  and  by  designing 
and  building  for  the  individual  owner  and  for  speculation, 
the  company  feels  assured  that  it  will  do  much  toward  giving 
the  average  American  not  only  a  more  attractive  but  a  more 
efficient  home. 

The  mistaken  belief  is  widely  current  that  houses  built  in 
Southern  California  would  be  unsuitable  for  colder  climates. 
As  a  matter  of  fact^  a  well  built  California  dwelling  is  as  sub¬ 
stantial  as  the  similarly  well  built  house  of  any  other  section; 
the  only  practical  difference  resting  in  the  necessity  for  deeper 
foundations  in  climates  subject  to  frost. 

It  may  be  noticed  that  cellars  are  not  indicated  in  most 
of  the  bungalows.  This  is  due  to  the  use  of  gas  floor  furnaces 
for  supplying  heat  and  ventilation,  and  to  a  desire  to  make 
the  most  efficient  use  of  every  foot  of  floor  space.  However, 
provision  can  be  made  for  cellars  upon  request. 


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PLANS,  SPECIFICATIONS  AND  ESTIMATED 

COSTS 


Very  complete  stock  plans,  including  specifications  and 
all  necessary  details,  may  be  secured  for  any  design  shown 
in  this  book.  Simple  changes  in  these  stock  plans  will  be  made 
for  a  moderate  charge.  When  special  plans  are  desired,  blank 
lists  of  questions  will  be  furnished,  the  answers  to  which  will 
cover  all  essential  points  upon  which  information  is  required 
for  the  use  of  the  architects. 

The  estimated  costs  under  the  designs  are  based  upon 
careful  surveys  and  experience.  The  variations  are  made  to 
cover  local  differences  in  the  costs  of  labor  and  material  thru- 
out  the  United  States,  deeper  foundations,  heating  plant, 
etc.,  and  they  should  prove  outside  prices  unless  wide  departure 
is  made  from  the  following  specifications;  hardwood  floors  in 
the  living,  dining  and  main  first-floor  rooms;  hardwood  trim 
in  living  and  dining  rooms,  or  white  enamel  finish  as  in  the 
rest  of  the  house ;  screens  to  all  openings ;  standard  plumbing ; 
gas  floor  furnaces.  Plaster  houses  shown  will  cost  twelve  and 
one-half  per  cent,  more  if  constructed  of  brick  or  hollow  tile. 

The  landscaping  of  each  house  should  be  considered  as  an 
integral  part  of  the  design  and  it  will  he  found  advisable  in 
many  instances  to  consult  the  architects  in  this  matter.  The 
engineering  department  of  the  firm  is  in  a  position  to  handle 
the  larger  problems  of  building  construction,  such  as  apart¬ 
ments,  commercial  and  office  buildings. 


The  prices  of  stock  and  special  plans  will  he  sent  upon 
application  to  the  Garden  City  Compa7iy  of  C alifornia.  Ex¬ 
change  Building,  Los  Angeles,  California. 


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The  adobe  houses  of  California  and  Mexico,  widely 
known  because  of  their  great  age,  offer  much  of  interest. 
Simply  built  of  rude  materials,  they  derive  beauty 
from  their  proportions  and  coloring  and  the  deep  reveals  to 
doors  and  windows,  the  walls  being  sometimes  three  feet  thick. 
Very  little  detail  is  found  in  these  houses.  The  low  rambling 

lines  of  the  red  tiled  roof,  the 
generous  wall  spaces,  the  grilled 
window  and  the  beautiful  chim¬ 
ney  make  this  the  most  striking 
design  in  the  book.  Built  either 
of  tile,  brick  or  adobe  with 
plastered  exterior  similar  excel¬ 
lent  results  may  be  had. 

The  floor  plan  follows  the 
scheme  of  the  Spanish  houses. 
The  cloistered  porch  is  the 
most  interesting  feature,  tho 
the  living  room  with  its  spa¬ 
cious  fireplace  will  receive 
much  admiration.  The  kitchen 
Design 77 — Grooms  $2600 — $3000 IS  cxccllently  arranged. 


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This  quaint  cottage  has  attracted  much  favorable  com¬ 
ment.  The  small  porch  with  its  side  benches,  the  hedges 
at  either  end  of  the  terrace,  together  with  the  general 
window  treatment  give  an  old-fashioned  Colonial  air.  The 

small  hall  makes  possible 
the  use  of  the  front  bed 
room  as  a  dining  room. 
•'  Every  room  is  in  a  corner, 
is  well  lighted  and  has 
cross  ventilation.  Few 
steps  will  be  wasted  in  the 
kitchen,  which,  tho  small, 
has  every  modern  conve¬ 
nience  including  a  very 
desirable  breakfast  nook. 
The  bath  connects  pri¬ 
vately  with  every  room 
and  is  excellently  placed 
with  reference  to  the  liv¬ 
ing  room.  Abundant 


Design  1 — 5  rooms 


^1200— $1500  closet  space  is  provided. 
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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  pergola  on  the  side,  the  porch  and  the  very  many 
windows  make  this  an  outdoor  bungalow.  The  vine- 
covered  pergola,  cool  and  shady,  yet  with  sufficient 
sunshine  breaking  thru,  offers  a  delightful  place  to  spend  any 
portion  of  the  day  or  evening.  Dining  out  of  doors  is  always 
pleasant  and  with  the  opportunity  offered  in  this  bungalow 
its  appeal  becomes  almost  irresistible.  The  columns  and  rather 
severe  lines  give  a  classical  feeling  to  the  house  which  is  soft¬ 
ened  by  the  vines  and 
flowers.  Privacy  of  the 
bed  rooms,  economy  of 
floor  space  and  efficiency 
in  the  arrangement  of  the 
rooms  distinguish  this 
plan.  The  living  room 
with  windows  on  three 
sides  and  opening  upon 
both  porches  is  particu¬ 
larly  cheerful.  Glass  doors 
separating  the  living  and 
dining  rooms  add  to  the 
apparent  size  of  both. 


LOOK.  Plm  u 


Design  54 — 7  rooms 


$2500— $3000 


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ALTHO  this  California  house  is  built  very  cheaply  of 
inexpensive  materials,  its  appearance,  depending  upon 
its  proportions  and  the  possession  of  true  architectural 
values,  is  quite  charming.  The  cost  of  a  house  has  very  much 
less  to  do  with  this  than  is  generally  supposed,  and  too  often 
size  alone,  or  some  other  equally  irrelevant  feature,  is  accepted 
as  determining  its  architectural  beauty.  The  specifications  of 
this  California  house  are  as  follows :  dwarf  studs  and  girders  be¬ 
low  the  floor;  redwood  mud 
sills  bear  directly  upon  the 
ground ;  walls  of  vertical 
boards,  battened  both  sides, 
support  the  roof  directly  with¬ 
out  the  aid  of  studs;  boards 
and  battens  rough  cn  the  out¬ 
side  and  smooth  on  the  inter¬ 
ior;  inside  walls  of  surfaced 
boards  and  battens  have  base 
and  chair  or  plate  rail;  above 
this  rail  on  walls  and  ceiling  is 
some  form  of  composition 
board  panelled  with  battens. 


Design  26 — 4  rooms 


$600— $700 


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An  unquestionably  homelike  little  bungalow,  its  unpre¬ 
tentiousness  probably  appeals  more  to  the  women  than 
to  men.  The  use  of  brackets  supporting  the  eaves,  the 
curve  of  the  porch  ramps  and  the  snubbed  corners  of  the  roof 
soften  the  outline  of  the  house  and  with  the  assistance  of  shrub¬ 


bery  at  the  base  tie 
it  naturally  to  the 
ground.  The  feeling 
that  it  ''belongs”  is 
one  not  frequently 
sensed.  The  floor 
plan  is  unusually  ex¬ 
cellent  and  entirely 
original.  The  bed 
rooms  and  bath  have 
no  immediate  en¬ 
trance  to  any  other 
room  and  yet  are 
very  readily  access¬ 
ible.  The  kitchen  on 
the  side  insures  pri¬ 
vacy  in  the  rear. 


Design  30 — 6  rooms  $1800 — $2100 


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UCH  that  is  meant  by  the  word  bungalow,  as  used 
today,  is  conveyed  by  the  design  of  this  cozy  little 
house.  Simple  lines  and  unusual  detail  mark  it  from 
the  more  common  of  the  type.  The  seats  built  in  on  the  porch 
more  than  double  the  usefulness  of  that  important  space.  The 
windows  are  cut  up  just  sufficiently  to  add  interest  to  the  design, 
while  shutters  provide  protection  and  comfort.  Composition 

roofing  and  resawed  siding  or  shakes 
cover  the  exterior.  A  soft,  gray- 
green  tone  for  the  roof  and  natural 
color  stain  for  the  sides  will  be  most 
suitable  for  this  house.  Planned 
for  convenience  and  labor-saving, 
this  modern  little  cottage  provides 
two  bed  rooms  and  a  living  room 
for  constant  use  as  such.  The 
breakfast  room  is  ample  for  six 
people  and  will  always  be  used 
except  when  entertaining  com¬ 
pany,  when  the  living  room  will 

Design  19 — 5  rooms  $1500 — $1800  SCrVC  eXCellcntly. 


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.  IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


England  is  noted  for  the  homelike  appearance  of  its 
dwellings.  The  spirit  of  domesticity  is  portrayed  in  her 
houses  as  in  those  of  no  other  country  and  it  is  this  qual¬ 
ity  which  has  given  them  their  charm.  The  above  design  sug¬ 
gests  the  half-timhered  houses  so  typical  of  England,  while  the 
thatched  roof  recalls  the  quaint  cottages  of  Devon  and  Chester. 
Entrance  hall,  spacious  rooms  and  beamed  ceilings  repeat  the 
feeling  of  the  exterior. 

The  various  demands 
of  privacy  and  conve¬ 
nience  have  been  well 
considered  in  this  plan. 

The  kitchen  is  so  ar¬ 
ranged  that  steps  to 
and  fro  are  avoided. 

Dishes  come  from  the 
dining  room,  are 
washed  and  immedi¬ 
ately  placed  in  the  case. 

The  dining  and  living 
rooms  are  separated. 


Design  76 — 6  rooms 


$3500— $4000 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


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HE  large  amount  of  window  space  in  this  picturesque 
bungalow  adds  beauty  to  the  design  and  floods  the 
interior  with  air  and  sunshine.  .  The  reflections  in  the 
shallow.^  lily  pool  of  the  brightly  colored  curtains  of  the 
windows,  the  many  colored  flowers  in  the  conservatory,  the 

f  f, 

wicket  gate  on  the  right  and 
the  cream  painted  siding  of  the 
house,  with  its  cool  green- 
shingled  roof,  form  a  delightful 
picture. 

The  small  compact  plan  per¬ 
mits  the  greatest  use  of  the 
rooms.  The  flving  room  may  be 
used  not  only  as  a  dining  room, 
but,  also,  as  an  emergency  bed 
room,  the  disappearing  bed  under 
the  buffet  making  this  possible. 
The  bath  is  readily  accessible 
and  private.  The  kitchen  is 
ideally  arranged  to  save  space 


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DTO.' 

■  T-  I-  »  O.L'  f.  V  A.'N 


•  Total 


Wed 


Design  31—5  rooms  $1600— $1900  and  labor. 


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IN  addition  to  its  beauty  and  quaint  charm,  this  little  design, 
reminiscent  of  old  Madrid,  embodies  niany  livable  qualities. 
Built  of  plastered  adobe,  brick  or  tile  and  always  clean-look¬ 
ing,  there  is  a  feeling  of  privacy  and  repose  about  this  bunga¬ 
low.  The  privacy  secured  by  small  grilled  front  windows  and 
high  garden  walls  is  very  true  to  type.  Many  windows  within 
the  walls  insure  an  abundance  of  light  and  air.  The  rear  porch 
is  a  modification  of  the 
old  cloister.  The  segrega¬ 
tion  of  the  sleeping  quar¬ 
ters  in  one  wing  unites 
privacy  of  construction 
and  plan.  The  central  liv¬ 
ing  room  opening  upon 
the  rear  porch  suggests  the 
patio.  The  dining  room 
with  its  outlook  on  porch 
and  garden  is  most  happily 
located.  The  kitchen,  as 

an 

Design  80 — 5  rooms  $1800 — $2100 


placed,  makes  possible 
almost  perfect  garden. 


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This  virile  design  was  suggested  by  the  modern  ideas  in 
home  construction  as  seen  in  the  latest  types  of  German 
residences.  Bold  lines  and  simple  detail,  as  evidenced  by 
the  plain  pilasters  and  consoles,  go  hand  in  hand  with  the  fa¬ 
miliar  sturdiness  of  the  German  people.  Wicket  gate,  pergola, 

flower  boxes  and  potted  shrubs 
fit  into  the  design  and  add 
those  touches  which  distin¬ 
guish  the  well  cared  for  home. 
The  wooden  walls  are  painted 
ivory  white  and  the  roof  of 
shingles  is  painted  a  warm  rich 
red. .  The  plan  shows  the  con¬ 
venience  and  circulation  which 
are  the  product  of  the  German 
mind.  Big  living  and  smaller 
sleeping  rooms,  well  provided 
with  closet  space,  are  charac¬ 
teristic.  The  porch  is  most 
efficient,  serving  three  rooms 
equally  well.  The  stairs  lead 
to  a  well  located  cellar  so 
Design  74—8  rooms  $3200— $3700  important  to  every  housewife. 


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There  is  perhaps  no  combination  of  building  materials 
more  popular  today  than  tile  and  plaster,  and  when  the 
plaster  is  applied  over  brick,  concrete  or  hollow  tile 
there  is  that  assurance  of  permanency  so  desirable  in  a  home. 
Modern  wall  and  roof  insulation 


ness  when  most  desired.  Large 
windows  and  shady  porch  are 
modern  features,  and  the  detail 
of  chimney  and  lattice  set  this 
little  house  apart  as  something 
that  is  decidedly  original.  The 
contrast  >  of  hanging  baskets, 
flowers  and  climbing  roses  with 
the  tile  and  plaster  is  most  pleas¬ 
ing  to  the  eye.  The  possibilities 
of  the  wide  arch  between  the  liv¬ 
ing  and  dining  rooms  complete 
the  feeling  of  openness  about  the 
house.  The  sleeping  rooms  are  of 
a  good  size  and  have  large  clos¬ 
ets.  The  breakfast  room  is  well 
placed.  The  kitchen  is  unusually 
good  and  is  very  well  lighted. 


guarantee  warmth  and  cool- 


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Design  96 — 6  rooms  $2000 — $2300 


SO  long  as  people  will  per¬ 
sist  in  buying  narrow  lots 
there  will  be  a  serious  prob¬ 
lem  otF ered  in  the  design  of  their 
home.  The  bungalow  style  as 
found  in  and  about  Los  An¬ 
geles  offers  one  solution  for 
the  exterior  treatment  and  has 
proved  very  popular.  The  plan 
shown  here  fills  all  the  needs  of 
the  modest  home  for  such  a  lot 
and  includes  the  most  desirable 
modern  features.  The  closets 
are  indicative  of  the  practicality 
of  the  design.  The  front  porch 
looks  cool  and  inviting  and  yet 
will  not  make  the  interior  too 
dark. 


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N  this  design  we  have  had  in  mind  the  English  cottage  of  the 
present  day.  The  steep  roof,  the  prominent  chimney,  the 
small  pane  windows  and  the  p 


general  restfulness  of  the  lines 
combine  to  give  the  house  a  de¬ 
cided  dignity  of  appearance. 
In  the  floor  plan,  the  most  im¬ 
portant  feature  is  the  side  ter¬ 
race.  The  corridor,  light  and 
airy,  giving  upon  the  terrace 
and  centering  upon  the  fire¬ 
place,  dignifies  the  interior  of 
the  house.  Passing  thru  it  from 
the  living  to  the  dining  room, 
or  vice  versa,  one  receives  an 
impression  of  pretentiousness 
not  possible  in  the  usual  adja¬ 
cent  arrangement  of  these  two 
rooms.  The  kitchen  can  hardly 
be  improved  upon. 


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$2500— $3000 


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Horizontal  lines  are  generally  found  predominating 
in  the  bungalow  and  may  be  said  do  be  characteristic 
of  houses  of  this  type.  Whenever  a  definite  attempt 
is  made  to  destroy  this  effect  an  inferior  design  more  than 
probably  results,  since  there  is  created  an  impression  of  dis¬ 
honesty.  In  the  above  bungalow  the  natural  horizontal  lines 

of  the  roof,  repeated  by  the  band 
of  windows,  are  emphasized  by 
the  contrasting  vertical  battens 
and  supporting  timbers  of  the 
porch,  resulting  in  a  very  vigor¬ 
ous  composition.  The  plan  is 
good,  with  an  accessible  bath 
room,  wall  bed,  ample  closet 
room,  breakfast  nook  and  effi¬ 
cient  kitchen,  as  the  most  obvi¬ 
ous  features.  The  recessed  fire¬ 
place  with  wide  seats  on  the  side 
is  very  common  in  English 
houses.  As  many  windows  as 
possible  have  been  used  in  this 


Design  64 — 7  rooms 


$1800— $2000 


design. 


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The  high,  green  shingle  tile  roof  over  the  central  portion 
of  this  house  between  the  flat-roofed,  white-plastered 
sides  forms  a  very  strong  composition,  compelling 
attention  from  and  creating  a  lasting  impression  upon  the 
passerby.  This  is  not  only  desirable  in  itself  but  actually  adds 
to  the  value  of  the  house.  Individuality  in  design  is  an  impor¬ 
tant  quality  which  is  seldom  attained  by  the  average  home 
builder.  Considerable  privacy  has  been  retained  in  the  plan. 
The  bed  rooms  are  separated  from  each  other  by  closets  and 
bath,  and  there  is  direct  entrance  from  the  living  room  to  but 
one.  Since  this  makes  possible 
the  use  of  this  room  as  a  den 
or  music  room,  it  is  an  added 
attraction.  The  kitchen  is 
sufficiently  but  not  unneces¬ 
sarily  large,  and  direct  access 
to  the  bath  may  be  had  from 
it  without  passing  thru  the  liv¬ 
ing  room.  The  bath  room,  in 
fact,  is  very  accessible  to  every 
other  room. 


Design  17 — 7  rooms 


$2500— $2900 


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*HIS  picturesque  bungalow,  with  its  long  sweep  of  front 
terrace  and  its  prominent  chimney,  is  designed  for  those 
who  love  the  open  air.  The  ample  plan,  so  compact  and 
yet  containing  so  many  desirable  and  essential  rooms,  is  one 

that  utilizes  the  lot  to  the  best 
advantag*e.  The  weather-toned 
shakes,  the  ingle  nook,  and  the 
library  are  especially  pleasing. 
The  library  may  be  used  as  a 
spare  bed  room.  The  efficient 
location  of  the  bath  room  with 
reference  to  the  other  rooms 
should  be  noted.  The  sleeping- 
porch  is  a  desirable  feature  not 
found  generally  in  the  bungalow. 
This  porch  and  the  rear  bed 
room  are  very  attractive.  Excel¬ 
lent  closet  space  is  provided.  The 
kitchen  is  efficiently  planned  and 
is  not  too  large;  placed  on  the 
corner  it  will  be  cool. 


design  82 — 7  rooms 


$2700— $3100 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  modern  bungalow  has  become  distinctly  an  American 
house  and  is  particularly  associated  with  the  homes  of 
Southern  California.  As  built  the  exteriors  are  so  simi¬ 
lar  and  have  been  repeat¬ 
ed  so  frequently  that 
something  fresh  and  clean- 
cut,  such  as  the  above  de¬ 
sign,  cannot  fail  to  please. 

The  roof  is  broken  and 
low  in  eff  ect  with  no  sacri¬ 
fice  of  attic  comfort,  how¬ 
ever.  The  circular  bay, 
terrace,  pergola  and  de¬ 
tails  are  delicately  treated 
and  complete  the  design, 
which  is  decidedly  E rench 
in  style.  Gray  and  white 
tones  are  specified.  Eight 
splendid  rooms  on  one 
floor  provide  the  plan 
with  an  appeal  to  families 
large  and  small. 


Design  69 — 8  rooms 


$3500—14000 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


AS  a  modern  German  interpretation  of  classical  archi¬ 
tecture  this  is  indeed  a  refreshing  design.  This  type 
is  rare  in  the  United  States  but  should  not  be  over¬ 
looked  by  those  who  are  planning  an  efficient  home.  The 


broken  roof  with  its  strong  hori¬ 
zontal  lines  contrasts  with  the 
vertical  panelling  and  porch  col¬ 
umns.  Lattice  and  trellis  work 
and  the  cut-up  windows  orna¬ 
ment  the  exterior;  the  former 
lending  the  color  of  its  flowers 
to  the  white  walls  and  the  gray 
roof  of  shingles.  The  two 
porches  assure  cooling  shade 
at  all  times.  The  vestibule  with 
its  closet  gives  privacy  to  the 
dining  room.  The  fireplace  is 
of  generous  proportions.  The 
breakfast  room  is  particularly 
well  located. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Characteristic  of  the  Spanish  architecture  are 
warm,  wide  wall  spaces  and  relatively  small  windows, 
with  red  tile  roofs.  Not  only  are  the  lines  and  propor¬ 
tions  pleasing  in  their  houses,  but,  also,  the  rich  coloring.  This 
bungalow  has  all  the  charm  of 
their  adobe  dwellings  and  yet  is 
thoroughly  modern.  Yellow 
flowering  vines  on  the  trellis, 

saffron-hued  nasturtiums  at  the 
base,  green  grass,  red  tile,  cream 
walls  and  deep  shadows — it  will 
indeed  attract  the  eye.  The 
house  constructed  of  hollow^  tile 
or  metal  lath  and  plaster  will  be 
very  cool.  The  floor  plan  shows 
many  windows,  insuring  air  and 
sunlight.  The  kitchen  is  prac¬ 
tically  perfect  in  its  arrange¬ 
ment  and  with  the  various  built- 
in  cabinets,  shelves,  etc.,  it  is 
perhaps  impossible  to  suggest 
an  improvement. 


Design  21 — 6  rooms 


$2200— $2500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


IN  recent  years  there  has  been  a  radical  development  in 
German  architecture.  Founded  upon  scientific  investiga¬ 
tion  and  on  the  desire  of  architects  to  be  above  all  things 
sincere,  the  result  has  been  a  certain  simplicity,  a  charming 

frankness,  united  in  gt 


Design  86 — 7  rooms 


straightforward  solution  of 
the  problems  presented.  The 
above  bungalow  with  its 
simple  exterior  and  its  efiici- 
ent  plan  has  exterior  walls  of 
clean,  cream-colored  plaster, 
a  cool  green  tile  roof  and  a 
large  amount  of  window 
space  suggestive  of  health 
and  comfort.  Inside,  the  trim 
is  fiush  with  the  wall,  thus 
avoiding  dust.  In  the  kitch¬ 
en  the  various  fixtures  are  ar¬ 
ranged  to  avoid  all  unneces¬ 
sary  steps  and  bending.  The 
living  room,  open  on  three 
$2500— $2800  sides,is  unique  and  desirable. 


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IDEAL  HOJVIES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


-66, 

1-  ■  -  '■  *  1  ■ — — 

The  old  Colonial  manor  houses  of  the  South  were  char¬ 
acterized  by  the  veranda  with  its  stately  columns. 
Without  being  able  to  retain  the  stateliness  of  their 
more  imposing  residences,  a  similar  treatment  of  the  bungalow 
results  in  a  very  quaint  effect.  The  high,  sloping  roofs  with 
the  gables  at  each  end  form  a  very  pleasing  composition.  Wide 
siding  painted  white, 
green  shingle  roof  and  red 
brick  porch  floor  and  path 
form  the  customary  color 
scheme.  Hollyhocks  and 
other  old-fashioned  flow¬ 
ers  in  the  garden  will  help 
very  much  in  producing  a 
harmonious  setting.  A 
simple  floor  plan,  making 
the  maximum  use  of  the 
available  floor  space,  is 
shown  for  this  house. 


Design  68 — 6  rooms 


$2500— $2800 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


WHILE  this  is  distinctly  a  formal  type  of  the  French 
Renaissance,  the  crispness  of  its  beauty  marks  it  as 
individual  and  unusual.  Deep  reveals,  French  win¬ 
dows  and  marquise  denote  the  excellence  of  the  detail,  while 

the  Mansard  roof  and  terrace 
relieve  any  feeling  of  the 
‘‘nouveau.”  Thick  walls  of 
cream-colored  plaster  combined 
with  the  high,  green  shingled 
roof  make  the  house  most  invit¬ 
ing.  A  less  formal  treatment  of 
the  garden  may  be  used.  Planned 
for  comfort  and  livable  qualities, 
the  six  rooms  receive  a  maximum 
of  air  and  light.  High  ceilings 
and  large  rooms  with  the  fresh¬ 
ness  of  the  conservatory  bring 
an  out-door  feeling  into  the 
house.  The  conservatory  may 
be  used  for  a  breakfast  room. 

Design  73 — 6  rooms  $3000 — $3500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


WHILE  no  attempt  has  been  made  to  follow  slavishly 
any  particular  architectural  style  in  the  above  de¬ 
sign,  the  authors  have  kept  in  mind  the  methods  and 
details  of  the  later  English  Renaissance,  the  European  in¬ 
spiration  of  our  Colonial  progenitors.  Symmetry,  good  pro¬ 
portions,  and  freedom  in  the  use  of  classic  details  were  the 
essentials. 

Designed,  with  the  material — 
wood — in  mind,  and  with  a  con¬ 
sideration  of  the  nice  proportion 
and  relation  of  its  masses,  the  re¬ 
sult  gives  a  bungalow  that  pos¬ 
sesses  a  distinction  usually  ab¬ 
sent  in  this  type  of  home. 

The  arrangement  of  rooms  is 
such  as  to  satisfy  both  the  prac¬ 
tical  and  artistic  needs  of  a  home. 

Attention  is  called  to  the  placing 
of  the  various  rooms,  and  to  the 
maintaining  of  agreeable  and 
pleasant  vistas. 


Design  98 — 6  rooms 


$3000— $3400 


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The  problem  of  the  narrow  lot  is  rarely  solved  so  well 
as  in  this  design.  Always  a  difficult  thing,  this  problem 

as  studied  here  offers  a  solution  that  fills  many  needs. 

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The  feeling  is  perhaps  more 
Spanish  than  anything  else,  and 
this  is  accentuated  by  the  plaster 
exterior.  A  green  shingle  roof 
softens  the  treatment  and  does 
much  to  complete  the  landscape 
effect.  Flower  boxes  add  the 
finishing  touch. 

A  sheltered 

comfort  and  service.  The  fire¬ 
place  in  the  corner  throws  its  heat 
well  out  in  the  room.  Large  clos¬ 
ets  and  built-in  features  mark 
this  as  a  practical  plan;  and  six 
rooms,  admirably  placed  from 
the  point  of  privacy  and  conven¬ 
ience,  insure  the  needs  of  most 

Design  105 — 6  rooms  $2250 — $2600  Small  families. 


porch  promises 


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There  have  been  so  many  bungalows  built  in  Southern 
California  and  copied  thruout  the  United  States  that 
are  of  a  general  type  that  it  is  a  great  relief  to  find  one 
such  as  this  that  stands  out  as 
a  fresh  clean-cut  adaptation  of 
the  style.  Channel  siding  and  as¬ 
bestos  roof  are  well  set  off  by  inter¬ 
esting  openings  and  broken  roof 
lines.  The  cobbles  showing  through 
the  chimney  plaster-  are  indicative 
of  both  artistic  and  substantial  con¬ 
struction. 

It  is  rare  indeed  that  one  finds  a 
small  house  that  combines  so  many 
features  and  is  yet  so  inexpensive. 

Designed  for  a  forty-foot  lot,  this 
bungalow  has  all  the  features  of  a 
seven-room  bungalow,  sleeping- 

nook,  terrace  and 

Design  95 — 7  rooms  ’  $2100 — $2400 


porch,  ingle 
breakfast  nook. 


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T 


HE  front  porch  has  always  been  in  so  much  demand  in 
our  country  that  all  architects  have  been  forced  to  meet 
the  popular  need.  The  result  achieved  here  in  the  south¬ 
ern  Colonial  style  is  very  pleasing  to  the  eye.  Dignity,  secured 

by  the  colonnade  and  grace¬ 
ful  proportion,  relieves  any 
severity  of  line.  Shingle 
roof  and  coved  channel  sid¬ 
ing  are  specified  as  best 
for  this  house. 

The  plan  off ers  every  in¬ 
ducement  for  those  who  en¬ 
joy  dancing  and  insures  al¬ 
most  perfect  circulation 
and  ventilation.  The  rooms 
are  all  large  and  are  com¬ 
pleted  by  spacious  closets. 
Breakfast  nook  and  built-in 
features  are  included.  The 
kitchen  yard  may  be  hedged 


Design  99 — 6  rooms 


$2700— $3100  off  to  permit  a  garden. 


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THE  PATIO 

There  are  many  types  of  homes  but  none  appeal  to 
Californians  more  than  the  patio.  In  fact,  the  world 
over  in  countries  noted  for  the  salubrity  of  their  climate, 
the  profusion  of  their  foliage  and  flowers,  the  brightness  of 
their  sunshine  and  the  blueness  of  their  sky,  the  plan  of  a  house 
with  its  living  and  sleeping  rooms  grouped  around  a  central 
court  is  the  one  most  in  favor.  The  preference  for  this  arrange¬ 
ment  is  not  a  fancy  of  the  moment;  rather  it  is  the  result  of 
centuries  of  experience  in  house  planning.  Spain,  Italy,  Greece, 
alike  noted  for  their  civilizations  and  their  development  of 
architecture,  have  all  favored  the  patio  plan. 

When  one  thinks  of  the  home  of  an  ancient  Roman,  he 
immediately  recalls  the  houses  of  Pompeii.  The  front  on  the 
narrow  street  was  ignored;  the  houses  presented  walls  un¬ 
broken  by  any  opening  except  the  doors.  Entering  the  dark 
shadowed  doorway  and  pushing  aside  the  heavy  curtains  one 
stepped  out  into  a  court,  beautiful  and  brilliant.  Green  grass, 
gorgeous  flowers,  marble  columns  and  the  red  tiled  roof 


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sparkled  in  the  sunlight  and  were  reflected  in  the  lily  pool 
in  the  center  with  an  intensity  even  more  vivid  than  the 
actuality.  'Above  and  far  off  smoked  purple  Vesuvius,  and 
thru  a  columned  portico,  the  Bay  of  Naples  curved  to  the 
shores  of  Baiae,  a  dark  sea  of  lapis  lazuli. 

Similar  in  arrangement  to  the  Pompeiian  houses  were  the 
homes  of  the  Moors,  the  Kings  of  Granada.  For  a  scene  of 
oriental  luxury,  a  vision  of  fairyland  splendor,  the  courts  of 
the  Alhambra  would  serve  well.  The  long,  cool  pools  still 
reflect,  as  they  did  centuries  ago,  the  soft,  yellow  stucco  of 
the  walls,  the  brilliant  green  and  blue  faience  and  the  be¬ 
jewelled  pattern  work  of  the  ornament.  Every  now  and  then 
with  a  swirl  of  gold  a  fish,  rising  to  the  surface,  sends  the 
reflections  coiling  and  twisting  into  the  cool,  green  shadows 
of  the  orange  and  the  pomegranate.  Coming  from  the  glare 
of  the  Spanish  sun  into  the  quiet  and  cool  of  the  courts,  one 
is  immediately  refreshed  and  filled  with  the  restful  charm 
of  these  beautiful  patios. 

With  memories  of  the  Alhambra  and  of  their  own  homes 
fresh  in  their  minds,  the  Spanish  Dons  who  settled  California 
built  their  new  houses  around  cool,  beflowered  patios.  Today 
several  examples  still  remain;  the  cloisters  of  Santa  Barbara 
and  Ramona’s  home  at  San  Diego.  Who  has  not,  charmed 
with  the  beauty  of  these  patios,  thought  to  himself,  ‘T,  too, 
will  have  a  home  like  this!” 


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PANISH  Architecture  is  very  appropriate  for  Southern 
California,  having  been  used  by  the  early  Catholic  Padres 
for  their  Missions  and  by  the  Spanish  families  in  the 
construction  of  their  houses.  The  use  of  this  style  for  a  modern 
bungalow  is  therefore  naturally  to  be  expected  in  this  locality. 
The  above  design  is  a  suggestion  for  a  house  of  this  type.  The 
floor  plan  is  based  upon  the 
patio  idea,  insofar  as  it  is  pos¬ 
sible  in  a  house  of  this  size. 

The  bed  rooms,  separated 
by  the  bath  and  closets  and 
joined  by  the  hall,  occupy 
one  wing  of  the  house.  The 
other  is  composed  of  the 
dining  room,  kitchen,  break¬ 
fast  room  and  screened 
porch.  A  very  pleasant  liv¬ 
ing  room  opening  upon  the 
patio  thru  French  doors 
forms  the  center. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


There  is  an  atmosphere  of  refinement  in  this  design, 
which,  presenting  a  most  dignified  front,  possesses  an 
unusually  charming  and  livable  plan.  The  patio  with 
its  cool  lily  pond  and  pergola  is  a  most  inviting  place. '  A 
delightful  vista  is  offered  thru  the^ront  door  to  the  pergola  in 
the  rear.  This  room  with  its  three  large  windows  upon  the 
patio  and  the  fireplace  at  one  end  is  exceedingly  attractive. 

Colonial  details 
and  mouldings  in 
this  house,  with  a 
fireplace  reminis¬ 
cent  of  old  Vir¬ 
ginia’s  manor 
houses,  and  a 
Sheraton  buffet 
make  this  one  of 
the  most  desirable 
in  the  book.  The 
floor  plan  is  very 

Design  52 — 6  rooms  $2500 — $2900  attractive. 


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There  is  an  atmosphere  of  old  Spain  in  the  design  and 
rich  coloring  of  this  house  which  makes  it  most  appro¬ 
priate  for  California,  with  its  Spanish  associations. 
Cool  shadows  below  the  red  tiled  eaves,  a  band  of  striking 
yellow  flowers  in  the  window  box  with  graceful  hanging  vines 
make  an  inviting  picture.  The  moulded  doorway  and  the 
grill  above  recall  Seville.  The  vivid  orange  striped  awnings 

suggest  the  luxuriance  of  a 
warm  climate.  The  plan  is 
ample,  and  the  patio  unusu¬ 
ally  large. 


Design  56 — 9  rooms 


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$5800— $6500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Distinctly  American  in  treatment,  this  house  is  very 
expressive  of  the  possibilities  of  the  patio  plan.  A 
second  floor  insures  comfort,  privacy  and  outlook. 
Shakes  or  siding  painted  a  light  gray  go  well  with  a  green 
shingle  roof. 


Design  65 — 12  rooms 


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$5200— $6000 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  plan  is  unique  in  being*  both  a  beautiful  and  suc¬ 
cessful  solution  of  a  patio  plan  on  a  fifty-foot  lot.  Indeed, 
it  is  the  most  successful  solution  yet  presented.  The  mis¬ 
take  of  placing  the*  court 
upon  the  rear  is  generally 
made,  necessitating  extremely 
narrow  width,  and  the  court 
is  a  failure.  The  quite  obvi¬ 
ous  solution  is  a  side  loca¬ 
tion  such  as  has  been  carried 
out  here. 

The  design  is  plain  Spanish 
with  somewhat  more  interest¬ 
ing  detail  than  that  found  on 
the  California  Missions  and 
patios.  It  will  remind  the 
visitor  to  the  “dream  city  of 
the  old  world,”  the  San  Diego 
Exposition,  of  the  architec- 
t  u  r  e,  which  undoubtedly 

pleased  him  there.  Design  los  $3200— $36oo 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Design  79 — 8  rooms  $5600 — $6500 


POMPEIAN! 
The  very 
name  sug¬ 
gests  the  beauty 
and  charm  of  the 
ancient  houses  that 
once  dotted  the 
shores  of  the  Medi¬ 
terranean.  The 
court,  the  center  of 
all  activity  in  this 
well  planned  house, 
offers  all  that  can 
be  desired  in  pri¬ 
vacy  and  beauty. 
Buff  plastered 
walls  and  tile  roof 
harmonize  with  al¬ 
most  anv  back- 
ground. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  Colonial  treatment  of  this  house  is  very  different 
from  the  ordinary.  The  plan  is  exceptional  and  affords 
a  new  solution  of  the  one  and  one-half  story  house.  The 
small  bed  room  makes  a  fine  nursery. 


Design  100 — 7  rooms  $3500 — $4000 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Perhaps  the  Swiss  chalet  is  the  best  known  type  of 
small  residence  in  Southern  California.  Derived  from 
it  is  what  is  known  as  the  aeroplane  house,  practically 
a  bungalow  with  one  or  more  very  open  rooms  above.  It  is 

very  difficult  to  treat  such  a 
house  in  an  interesting  manner. 
In  the  above  dwelling,  however, 
the  sloping  roofs,  building  up 
naturally  to  the  second  story, 
hold  the  latter  consistently  in  the 
design.  The  use  of  shakes  and 
shingles,  moreover,  tends  to  sof¬ 
ten  the  appearance  of  the  whole. 
The  floor  plan  shows  eight  well 
arranged  rooms.  The  relative 
position  of  the  upstairs  rooms  is 
indicated  by  the  dotted  angles 
on  the  floor  plan.  The  plan  is 
excellently  arranged.  Study 
will  show  its  economy  of  space. 


Design  4 — 8  rooms 


$2400— $2750 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


WHILE  there  is  no  one  set¬ 
tled  type  of  American 
architecture,  the  Colo¬ 
nial  has  come  down  to  us  from 
our  earliest  ancestors  and  holds 
therefore  an  unique  position. 
After  many  revivals  and  lapses  in 
popularity,  it  is  coming  to  the 
front  again.  The  familiar  gambrel 
roof  of  shingles  scales  well  with 
the  rest  of  this  design.  The  de¬ 
tail  is  very  delicate,  the  portico 
especially.  The  private  porch 
reached  from  three  rooms  is  a  big 
feature  in  this  well  arranged 
house.  Upper  bed  rooms  are  full 
height  to  the  width  shown  and 
have  windows  on  three  sides. 
Dutch  Colonial  houses  of  this 
type  are  popular  in  the  fash¬ 
ionable  suburbs  of  New  York. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  house  as  built  has  undoubtedly  attracted  more 
attention  than  any  design  of  the  last  year  in  Los 
x4ngeles.  The  quaint  charm  of  the  general  ^  outline, 
as  well  as  the  sincerity  of  the  detail,  have  caused  more  than 
one  person  to  come  back  for  a  second  view.  The  freshness 
of  the  colonial  color  scheme,  enhanced  by  nature’s  floral 
efforts,  appeals  to  one  and  all  irresistibly.  Ampleness  in 
size  is  given  by  the  generous  openings  between  the  living 
room  and  dining  room.  Tho  but  a  small  house,  there  is  a 
vestibule,  front  hall,  pantry  and  breakfast  room.  The  maid’s 
room  will  serve  as  a  den  or  extra  bed  room. 


Design  12 — 9  rooms 


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$3250— $3750 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  Renaissance  in  France  offered  great  opportunities 

for  the  picturesque  treatment  of  residences  and  the  mo¬ 
tive  of  this  design  came  from  the  designs  of  this  period. 
The  house  is  charmingly  individual  in  exterior  design  and  rich 
in  detail.  Green  shingle  roof,  brown  timbers  and  old  ivory 
j)laster  will  form  an  attractive  color  scheme. 

The  den  can  be  made  into  a  closed  porch  or  sun  room,  and 
the  emergency  room  will  serve  for  a  maid  or  unexpected 
guest. 


Design  91 — 8  rooms  $3800 — $4300 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


WHO,  having  seen  the  rose-emhowered  cottages  of  the 
Garden  Cities  of  England,  has  not  been  carried  away 
by  their  fresh,  naive  charm?  The  cool  tones  of  the 
ivory  plaster,  the  bright  chintz  curtains  seen  through  the  many 
paned  casement  windows,  the  roofs  which  nestle  down  upon 
the  low  walls — how  can  they  help  but  charm! 


50 


$3300— $3800 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  story  and  a  half  house  solves  the  problem  of  the 
home  for  so  many  people  that  a  special  study  has  been 
made  for  this  book.  The  solution  offered  in  this  design 
is  a  real  success  and  it  is  well  within  the  reach  of  the  majority. 
The  lines  are  simple,  and  a  green  shingle  roof  goes  well  with 
either  plaster  or  siding.  The  first-floor  bed-room  will  serve 
either  for  a  den  or  sewing  room.  The  rooms  on  the  second 
floor  have  ample  height  at  the  wall  lines. 


Design  101 — 6  rooms 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


There  is  something  particularly  homelike  about  this 
Colonial  house  that  seems  to  reach  out  as  if  to  urge  one 
to  come  in  and  partake  of  a  warm  welcome.  This  result 
is  always  desired  by  real  home  makers  and  when  realized  means 
the  utmost  satisfaction.  So  many  people  desire  one  room  off 
the  ground  that  this  plan  was  developed  to  meet  this  demand. 


Design  106—7  rooms  $3500— $4000 

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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  wide-eaved,  flat-roofed  plaster  house  has  proved  its 
popularity  in  this  country  beyond  any  question.  Treat¬ 
ed  in  the  simple  manner  here  shown  and  with  plain 
refined  mouldings,  this  house  is  almost  ideal  for  a  satisfactory 
metal  lath  and  plaster  construction.  The  window  grouping 
is  unusual  and  combined  with  the  inviting  porch  indicates 
a  cool,  pleasant  home.  Tinted  to  an  ivory  tint  its  combination 
with  trees  and  flowers  is  excellent.  Large  hall,  rooms  and 
closets  arranged  for  maximum  use  and  convenience  invite 


your  interest.  Each  bed  room  is  a  veritable  sleeping  porch. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  house  of  brick  is  not  so  common  in  Southern  Cali¬ 
fornia  as  in  other  sections  of  the  country.  A  brick 
house,  however,  cannot  be  surpassed  for  coolness  in 
summer  and  warmth  in  winter.  English  in  feeling  thruout, 

the  use  of  half  timber  on  the 
second  floor  further  distin¬ 
guishes  this  design  as  be¬ 
longing  to  that  style.  The 
plan  is  well  studied. 


Design  84 — 9  rooms  $5800 — $6500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Suggestive  of  the  home  of  a  Virginia  planter,  this  type 
of  house  has  become  justly  popular.  The  simplicity  of 
this  style  is  well  expressed  by  the  broad  sweep  of  Doric 
columns  across  the  entire  front  of  the  house.  The  central  hall, 
beautiful  stairway,  private  porch  and  living  room  with  its 
cheerful  fireplace  make  this  a  delightful  plan.  Upstairs  the 


rooms  are  large,  airy  and  well  arranged. 


Design  13 — 10  rooms  $5200 — $6000 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  drawing  shown  here  gets  its  inspiration  from  a 
photograph  taken  by  the  architect  in  a  small  village  in 
England,  and  is  a  picture  of  a  typical  dwelling  in  such 
communities.  Situated  on  the  one  and  only  street,  this  cot- 
tage  derived  particular  interest  from  the  glorious  elm  and 
quaint  hedge  associated  with  it.  In  the  design  based  on  the 
photograph  the  general  atmosphere  of  the  original  cottage  is 
held,  insofar  as  it  is  possible  with  the  frame  construction  and 
the  new  setting.  The  increased  window  space  and  the  porch 
on  the  side  strike  a  distinctly  American  note,  and  losing  none 
of  the  architectural  charm  add  to  the  apparent  livableness  of 
the  house.  The  floor  plan  is  seen  to  fulflll  this  last  promise. 


Design  11 — 9  rooms  $3500— $3900 


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THE  GARDEN  AND  THE  HOME 


A  house  is  not  complete  unless  it  is  an  integral  part  of 
the  garden  which  surrounds  it;  and  no  garden  can  be  perfect 
unless  planned  in  conjunction  with  the  house.  Planned  in 
harmony  they  form  the  ideal  home. 

If  there  are  any  striking  features  of  nature  such  as  exist¬ 
ing  trees,  beautiful  views,  etc.,  in  planning  the  house,  these 
should  be  utilized  to  their  greatest  advantage.  In  fact,  the 
environment  of  a  house  determines  its  character  even  more 
than  the  individuality  of  the  owner.  In  designing  the  house, 
the  arrangement  of  the  garden,  the  placing  of  lawns,  flower 
beds,  shrubs  and  trees,  must  always  be  kept  in  mind.  *  Consid¬ 
eration  should  be  given  not  only  to  their  placing,  but  also  to 
their  color  in  spring,  summer,  fall  and  winter. 

Many  think  it  sufficient  to  procure  a  well  planned  and 
beautiful  house;  but  beauty  lies  only  half  in  design.  A  well 
placed  tree  easting  shifting  shadows  and  seeming  to  stand  a 
sentinel  against  the  fury  of  the  elements  will  give  character 
to  the  plainest  cottage.  Further,  well  considered  planting 
will  bring  an  elusive  charm,  a  certain  air  of  privacy,  and  en¬ 
hance  whatever  beauty  a  house  may  possess. 

The  Garden  City  Company  of  California  feels  that  it 
cannot  urge  too  strongly  the  necessity  of  having,  for  every 
house,  a  well  considered  garden  and  planting  scheme  and  more, 
the  advisability  from  the  very  first,  of  planning  as  one  har¬ 
monious  unit,  the  ‘‘Garden  and  the  Home.” 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


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A  STRONG  Colonial  feel¬ 
ing  is  apparent  in  this 
design  both  in  the  exter¬ 
ior  and  in  the  details  of  the 
interior.  The  roof  and  window 
and  door  trim  are  painted  green 
and  the  walls  white;  this  being 
the  conventional  color  scheme. 
The  side  porch  with  its  latticed 
columns  for  vines  or  roses  is  a 
very  attractive  feature  and  with 
appropriate  furniture  will  add 
considerably  to  the  house.  The 
rooms  are  large  and  well  arranged, 
with  plenty  of  closet  space  and 
good-sized  windows.  The  use  of 
French  doors  on  the  side  of  the 
dining  room  with  their  outlook 
upon  the  terrace  is  particularly 
happy.  A  well  designed  fireplace 
between  book  shelves  at  one  end 
of  the  living  room  carries  out  the 
true  Colonial  spirit. 


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IN  this  design  a  typical  Spanish  composition  has  been  used : 
the  heavy,  overhanging  roof,  the  plain  wall-surfaces,  the 
pergolas  covered  with  luxuriant  foliage  and  the  arched  door¬ 
way.  The  roof  garden  is  a  delightful  place  at  night  and  may  be 
used  for  sleeping  out  of  doors.  The  beamed  ceilings  in  the  living 
and  dining  rooms  produce  a  domestic,  comfortable  feeling. 

cool  and  well  lighted.  The  stairway  is  well 

placed  for  privacy. 


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Design  57 — 9  rooms 


$3700— $4100 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


The  plastered  house  with  thatched  shingle  roof  is  with¬ 
out  doubt  very  popular  today.  This  particular  plan  em¬ 
bodies  many  desirable  features  in  a  most  efficient  man¬ 
ner;  side  entrance,  corner,  sound-proofed  rooms,  many  closets 
may  be  mentioned. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Many  people  who  have  visited  Southern  California 
have  become  enthusiastic  about  the  Swiss  chalet  type 
of  house.  Covered  with  climbing  roses  and  rising 
from  bright  beds  of  flowers  they  are  undoubtedly  attractive 
and  deservedly  popular. 

Besides,  they  are  a  concrete  proof  that  houses  which  will 
resist  the  heat  will  keep  out  the  cold,  being  proof  alike  against 
the  cold  of  Switzerland  and  the  heat  of  Southern  California. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


HE  use  of  the  popular  modern  plaster  construction  and 
a  Spanish  treatment  gives  individuality  and  interest  to 
the  simple  rectangular  plan,  with  porch  and  garden. 


Design  10 — 9  rooms 


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$3800— $4300 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


There  is  something  about  the  Dutch  Colonial  that  is 
today  appealing  so  strongly  to  the  American  Public  that 
one  is  almost  convinced  of  its  permanent  success.  Col¬ 
umns,  dormers  and  broken  roof  lines  all  relieve  anv  Colonial 

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tendency  to  severity,  and  with  the  least  assistance  from  nature 
insures  a  most  attractive  home. 


The  two  porches  are  so  planned  that  thruout  the  day  one, 
at  least,  is  in  shade. 


Design  97 — 10  rooms  $4500 — $5000 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Suggestive  of  the  Famese  palace  in  Rome,  this 
house  offers  all  the  necessary  simplicity  and  dignity  of  a 
handsome  private  residence. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  dean  cut,  distinctive,  Colonial  house  was  the  result 
of  the  most  careful  study  to  fill  the  needs  of  many  clients. 
Much  for  little  applies  here  most  emphatically.  Combin¬ 
ing’  all  the  best  features  of  a  more  pretentious  residence,  this 
plan  will  afford  an  ideal  home  for  those  with  modest  incomes. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  house,  designed  in  the  style  of  the  Italian  Renais¬ 
sance  period,  possessing  unusual  architectural  merit, 
impresses  one  with  its  refined  dignity.  The  doorway  and 
windows  are  very  beautiful  in  their  detail  and  proportions. 


Opportunity  is  offered  for  a  beautiful  garden  in  the  rear. 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


There  is  something  so  dignified  about  this  design  that 
its  simplicity  and  refinement  of  detail  is  bound  to  grow 
on  one.  Equally  satisfactory  is  the  plan  worked  out  in  old 
ivory-tinted  plaster  and  green  shutters  with  green  shingle  roof. 


Design  92 — 10  rooms  $6500 — $7500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Typical  of  the  houses  of  the  Italian  Riviera,  this  house 
with  its  imposing  front  stands  out  as  a  very  successful 
solution  of  the  larger  American  better  class  residence. 
Tile  and  plaster  exterior  meet  the  popular  demand. 


■r-'  N  0.  iA  -v  .  ••  ;  -r.  '•  '•  ’ 

Design  34 — 11  rooms 

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$9000— $10000 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


Suggested  by  the  types  of  cottages  as  found^  in 
Bourneville,  this  design  has  all  the  dignity  and  individ¬ 
uality  found  in  the  most  expensive  residences.  The  low 
hedge  across  the  front  sets  off  the  white  plaster  of  the  house, 
and  one  is  certain  that  there  is  a  very  lovely  porch  and  private 
garden  beyond  this  view.  The  plan  offers  many  excellent 
features  and  is  in  keeping  with  the  exterior. 


Design  94 — 7  rooms  $3500 — $4100 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  design  is  a  modem  version  of  Colonial  architecture, 
being  an  elaboration  of  the  Dutch  houses  of  this  period 
found  in  Pennsylvania.  The  walls  of  the  house  extended 
into  the  garden  fences  carries  out  the  horizontal  feeling  typical 
of  this  particular  local  variation  of  the  style.  Delicate!}' 
moulded  gate  posts  invite  entrance  to  the  garden  in  the  rear, 
and  with  the  hood  over  the  front  door  extending  similar  invi¬ 
tation  to  the  house  itself,  the  whole  atmosphere  of  Colonial 
hospitality  is  exemplified.  The  floor  plan  repeats  the  general 
feeling  of  hospitality  expressed  by  the  exterior  of  the  house. 


Design  24 — 10  rooms  $7500 — $8500 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


From  the  point  of  view  of  the  investor,  the  two-family 
house  is  worthy  of  serious  consideration.  This  design  in 
plaster  is  delightful  and  the  plan  is  exceptional.  Note 
the  inside  service  stair  and  cellar  way. 


Design  104 — 2-5  room  apartments  $4600 — $5200 


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IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


This  has  become  such  an  age  of  apartments  that  the 
double  bungalow  is  no  longer  a  novelty.  It  is  rare, 
however,  that  the  marked  individuality  expressed  in 


this  design  is  found  in  such 


use.  The  plastered  walls  and  the 
tile  roof  in  the  style  of  the  old 
Missions  furnish  the  opportu¬ 
nity  of  entrances  so  dissimilar 
as  to  impress  the  feeling  of  two 
distinct  houses. 

Potentially  each  apartment 
contains  five  rooms.  The  living 
and  dining  rooms  are  large  and 
well  lighted,  and  may  be  thrown 
together  or  separated  and  used 
for  other  purposes.  The  wall  bed 
in  the  dining  room  makes  possi¬ 
ble  its  use  as  a  bed  room.  The 
den,  porch  and  fireplace  are 
thoughtful  comforts  that  sug¬ 
gest  the  individual  home. 


IDEAL  HOMES  IN  GARDEN  COMMUNITIES 


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COLONIAL  architecture  in  this  country,  due  to  the 
peculiar  circumstances  which  attended  its  early  use, 
developed  into  a  practically  distinct  style.  Based  upon 
classic  ideals,  exquisite  refinement  of  detail  and  proportion 
with  simplicity  in  ornamentation  were  gradually  evolved. 
The  general  modification  of  the 
details  being  employed  in  Eng¬ 
land  was  made  possible  by  the 
use  of  so  amenable  a  material  as 
wood.  In  addition  the  absence 
of  established  precedent  forced 
an  originality,  which,  reflecting 
the  cultured  taste  of  the  Colonial 
aristocracy,  resulted  in  a  very 
refined  treatment  of  their  dwell¬ 
ings.  In  this  small  two-family 
bungalow  the  adoption  of  this 
style  is  peculiarly  appropriate. 

The  plan  is  complete  with  all  the 
necessary  features  for  comfort 
and  healthy  living. 


ICONP 


14fiQ 


Design  60 — 4  rooms 


$2600— $2900 


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WITH  the  modern  flat  building  springing  up  like  mush¬ 
rooms  here  and  there  in  all  our  cities  and  towns,  it  is 
delightful  to  find  such  a  refreshing  design  as  here 
shown.  The  German  influence  is  most  strongly  expressed 
in  this  building  and  the  well  known  Teutonic  efficiency  with 

attractive  outline  and  de¬ 
tail  is  apparent.  The  walls 
are  of  plaster  and  metal 
lath  and  the  roof  is  cover¬ 
ed  with  flat  red  tile.  Com¬ 
pactness  and  economy  in 
the  plan  is  accompanied 
by  ample  closet  space  and 
many  built-in  features. 
The  plan  show^s  one  of 
two  similar  apartments 
on  each  floor,  reversed  on 
each  side  of  the  center 
line.  Disappearing  beds 
are  shown  in  the  dining 

Design  81 — 4  rooms  $5500 — $6250  rOOms. 


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Designed  to  overcome  building  restrictions  forbidding 
the  construction  of  flat  buildings  in  the  best  residential 
districts,  this  four-flat  dwelling  presents  the  appear¬ 
ance  of  a  private  house.  As  built  of  metal  lath  and  plaster,  in 

the  best  type  of  Renaissance 
architecture,  the  beautiful  ex¬ 
terior  detail  of  windows  and 
doorway  marks  this  as  well 
worthy  of  the  consideration  of 
any  investor.  The  plan  shows 
one-half  of  each  floor,  the  other 
apartment  in  each  case  being 
identical.  It  has  been  well  con¬ 
sidered  and  the  result  is  good, 
considering  the  difficulties  en¬ 
countered  in  the  long  narrow 
plan.  It  is  entirely  feasible  to  fit 
other  floor  plans  to  this  particu¬ 
lar  design. 


Oesign  36 — 5  rooms 


$9000— $10000 


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HERE  is  today  no  building  investment  more  worthy  of 
consideration  than  the  bungalow  court.  It  may  be 
built  upon  property  which,  altho  of  a  high  valuation, 
is  not  yet  ready  for  the  erection  of  large  apartment  house  or 
hotel.  Later,  the  need  arising,  the  individual  houses  may  very 
easily  be  moved  to  cheaper  property  with  small  expense.  The 
bungalow  court  consists  of  a  group  of  individual  apartments, 
each  a  complete  little  home,  containing  living  room,  bed  room, 
bath,  kitchen  and  porch.  Built-in  beds  and  other  features 

are  provided.  The 


houses  face  upon  a 
central  court  with  a 
common  entrance 
upon  the  street. 
The  semi-private 
nature  of  the  court 
makes  it  unusually 
delightful. 

This  court  is 
Spanish  in  design. 
Excellent  effects 
may  be  obtained, 
however,  in  any 
style  and  type  of 
construction. 


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A  COLONIAL  BUNGALOW  COURT. 


Design  107 — 10  apartments 


$10500— $12000 


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Design  108 — 60  rooms  $55000 — $65000 

The  apartment  house  design  shown  here  was  planned  to 
strike  a  new  tone  in  a  city  noted  for  its  many  hotels  and 
apartments.  Brick  with  stone  columns  and  trim,  set  off 
by  well  designed  wrought  iron  gratings,  insure  a  very  pleas¬ 
ing  result.  The  plans  call  for  sixty-odd  rooms  divided  into 
twenty-seven  apartments,  of  from  two-  to  three-room  suites. 
Designed  for  a  lot  50  by  150,  these  plans  are  complete  to  the 
last  detail  and  include  the  plans  for  heating.  They  may  be 
secured  for  a  reasonable  sum. 

A  more  definite  description  will  be  sent  on  request. 


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Design  39  $6500— $8000 


TO  many  shrewd  investors  who  believe  in  the  old  proverb 
about  not  keeping  all  your  eggs  in  one  basket  this 
I  building  should  appeal  strongly.  The  increased  values 

f  oi  semi-business  properties  have  made  it  necessary  to  erect 

I  buildings  of  more  than  one  story,  in  order  to  receive  an  ade¬ 

quate  return  on  the  investment.  Two  sources  of  income  are 
provided  in  this  building  and  there  will  always  be  some  tenants 
on  at  least  one  floor  to  take  care  of  the  taxes,  while  a  single 
I  apartment  will  afford  a  home  for  the  owner.  Suggestive  of  the 

[  powerful  Fonda  of  Saragossa,  this  design  of  the  Spanish 

Renaissance  will  attract  the  eye.  Metal  lath  and  plaster  with 
I  tile  over  a  portion  of  the  roof  keep  the  cost  moderate.  Since 

plans  for  such  buildings  vary  with  the  depth  of  the  lot  and 
since  the  apartments  may  be  arranged  in  so  many  ways,  no 
f  suggestion  for  the  floor  plans  is  shown  here.  A  well  worked- 

I  out  plan  above  stores  sixty-three  feet  in  depth,  will  allow  two 

I  three-room  and  four  two-room  apartments  on  the  second  floor, 

I  with  fair-sized  rooms,  ample  closets  and  built-in  features. 

I 
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Next  to  the  home,  the  building  which  occupies  the  most 
Autal  and  necessary  place  in  the  community  is  the  school ; 
here  the  future  men  and  women  are  brought  in  touch 
with  environments  that  play  a  most  important  part  in  their 
development,  mentally,  physically  and  esthetically.  Xeedless 
to  say,  the  design  of  such  a  building  should  be  placed  in  com¬ 
petent  hands,  for  not  only  must  the  plan,  sanitation,  heating, 
ventilation  and  lighting  receive  experienced  attention,  but  the 
artistic  result  of  the  whole  must  be  a  factor  in  the  education 
of  the  occupants. 

The  Garden  City  Company  of  California,  through  some 
of  its  members,  has  had  an  extensive  experience  in  the  design 
and  construction  of  school  buildings,  city  and  country.  It  is 
in  a  position  to  undertake  the  preparation  of  drawings  and 
specifications  for  such  buildings  and  to  act  in  an  advisory  ca¬ 
pacity  on  their  general  layout  and  design. 


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